Flee example sentences
Related (11): escape, bolt, depart, retreat, abscond, evacuate, abandon, desert, fly, elude, dodge.
flee
verb
flee (verb) · flees (third person present) · fled (past tense) · fled (past participle) · fleeing (present participle)
- run away from a place or situation of danger:
- run away from (someone or something):
Synonyms
run, bolt, escape, abscond, vamoose, skedaddle, split, scram, scarper, skiddoo, fly, skip, bolt, fly, leave, abscond, decamp, skedaddle, vamoose, split, scoot, scram, scarper, here"Flee" Example Sentences
1. The mouse fled when the cat entered the room.
2. The refugees fled the violence in their country.
3. The soldiers fled the battlefield when they were losing the fight.
4. The students fled the school building during the fire alarm.
5. The criminals fled the scene of the crime.
6. The citizens fled the city when the volcano erupted.
7. The protesters fled from the police tear gas.
8. The children fled from the haunted house.
9. The mice fled into their holes when the cat approached.
10. The injured animal fled into the bushes.
11. The little boy fled from his angry mother.
12. The crowd fled in panic when the shooting started.
13. The fish fled when the shadow of the diving bird appeared.
14. The flock of birds fled at the sight of the approaching hawk.
15. The deer fled into the woods when the hunter approached.
16. The villagers fled their homes to escape the wildfire.
17. The slaves fled from the plantation and ran for freedom.
18. The guests fled the celebratory party when the police arrived.
19. The insects fled the light when it was turned on.
20. The shopkeepers fled when the masked robbers entered.
21. The soldiers fled before the advancing enemy troops.
22. The tourists fled the island after the hurricane hit.
23. The boy fled from his angry father.
24. The audience fled the theater during the fire.
25. The members fled the cult when its illegal activities were exposed.
26. The insects fled the lawn when it was sprayed with pesticide.
27. The smoke made the passengers flee the aircraft.
28. The rioters fled when the police arrived with tear gas and water cannons.
29. The prisoners fled the camp in a daring escape attempt.
30. The prey fled from the predators stalking them.
31. The demonstrators fled from the police batons and guns.
32. The fugitive fled from the authorities pursuing him.
33. The headstrong youth fled from the responsibilities expected of him.
34. The workers fled the collapsing building.
35. The inmates fled from the prison during the riot.
36. The town's residents fled the advancing army.
37. The suspects fled from the crime scene as soon as they realized they had been seen.
38. The troopers fled to safety when the ammunition depot exploded.
39. The ape fled from its captors when the cage door was left open.
40. The slaves fled their bondage and sought freedom.
41. The bees fled the hive when it was disturbed.
42. The criminals fled on motorcycles as soon as they had stolen the money.
43. The children fled to their parents for comfort during the thunderstorm.
44. The passengers fled from the burning airplane onto the evacuation slides.
45. The citizens fled at the approach of the enemy tanks.
46. The faculty fled the administration building after receiving a bomb threat.
47. The thieves fled along the rooftops to avoid being caught.
48. The cowards fled the battlefield when the fighting intensified.
49. The victim fled the abusive relationship and sought help.
50. The castaways fled their sinking boat and swam for the nearby island.
51. The protagonists fled the villain's henchmen through the crowded streets.
52. The students fled the lecture hall as soon as the professor dismissed them.
53. The flamingo fled the pond when the fox approached.
54. The dinosaurs fled the erupting volcano.
55. The victim fled the attacker as soon as she saw an opportunity.
56. The robbers fled on motorcycles as police cars approached.
57. The cheating students fled the exam room as soon as they saw the proctor looking their way.
58. The pickpocket fled into the crowd as soon as his victim realized her wallet was gone.
59. The demonstrators fled police bullets and tear gas.
60. The slaves fled the plantation and ran toward freedom.
Common Phases
flee from
run away from something or someone
flee for one's life
run away in order to save one's life
flee in terror/panic/fear
run away in a state of great fear or alarm
flee the scene
run away from a place where something happened suddenly
flee at the sight of
run away as soon as one sees
make a dash/break for freedom
try desperately to escape restraint or confinement
take flight
begin flying or depart hurriedly
in full flight
while fleeing or running away
abscond
depart hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of impropriety
on the run
moving from place to place to escape detection by authorities or capture
live a fugitive's existence
live evading capture or avoiding detection
There are 10 common phrases with the word flee, focusing mainly on fleeing from places, things that cause fear, and authorities or capture. Let me know if you would like examples for any of these phrases.